MANOTICK REAL ESTATE
Mahogany, Manotick: Homes and Community Guide
By Jason Polonski, REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty · Last updated: October 2026
Mahogany is Minto’s planned community on the south side of Manotick village, approved for up to 1,400 homes and built in phases since about 2013. It offers two-storey single-family homes, bungalows and bungalow townhomes on newer streets within walking distance of the village core, Watson’s Mill and the Rideau River.
For many buyers, Mahogany is the way into Manotick without taking on an older home, a private well or a large rural lot. This guide covers where Mahogany sits, the types of homes you’ll find, how new builds compare with resale, what to check before you buy and how resale homes here are priced.
For the wider picture, see the Manotick village guide and the Manotick real estate market guide, which breaks the village into its five MLS® areas. Mahogany is area 8003.
Where Is Mahogany in Manotick?
Mahogany sits on the southwest side of Manotick, off First Line Road. According to CBC News coverage of the approvals, the lands are bordered by Mahogany Creek to the east, Century Road to the south and the Manotick Estates subdivision to the north.
The community has a long planning history. The City and the Manotick Village and Community Association opposed Minto’s original plan in 2008, arguing it would roughly double the size of the village. Minto appealed, and a 2009 Ontario Municipal Board decision set the cap at 1,400 homes, built in phases. Later phases have been approved by the City since then.
That phased approach matters to buyers. Parts of Mahogany are well established with mature landscaping, while other streets are still being built. If you’re looking at a home near the edge of the current phase, ask what’s planned next door before you commit.
What Types of Homes Are in Mahogany?
Mahogany is built by Minto, and its housing falls into three groups.
- Two-storey single-family homes. The bulk of the community. Most have attached two-car garages, open main floors and three to five bedrooms.
- Bungalows. Single-level living with a basement, popular with downsizers who want to stay in Manotick.
- Bungalow townhomes. A lower-maintenance option, often the first to sell when one comes up for resale.
Builder listings have shown homes from roughly 1,400 to over 3,700 square feet, with lots generally 38 to 60 feet wide. Minto has noted that many lots are deeper than usual, so homes sit further back from the street. Floor plans and lot releases change by phase, so check the builder’s current offering for new homes and the listing details for resale.
Compared with the rest of Manotick, Mahogany homes sit on smaller lots than the estate areas and newer construction than the village core. That’s the trade-off: less land and character, but modern systems, current building code and far less renovation risk.
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New Build or Resale in Mahogany?
Because Minto is still selling new homes here, every resale home in Mahogany competes with new inventory. Each route has real advantages.
Buying new gives you your choice of finishes, a full Tarion new home warranty (one year, two years and seven years for major structural defects) and a home nobody has lived in. The trade-offs are a longer wait to close, extra costs that often aren’t in the base price (upgrades, landscaping, fencing, driveway paving, window coverings) and closing adjustments in the agreement. Read our guides to the Tarion warranty and the GST/HST new home rebate before you sign.
Buying resale usually means landscaping, fencing and often a finished basement are already done, and you can move on your timeline. Any remaining Tarion coverage transfers to you if the home is still within its warranty period.
A buyer’s agent costs you nothing extra on a new build and can review the agreement, upgrade pricing and closing adjustments. See do you need a REALTOR® for new construction and our comparison of new build vs resale.
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What Should You Check Before Buying in Mahogany?
Newer homes carry less risk than century homes, but they aren’t risk-free. My background in the construction and electrical trades shapes the checklist I use here.
- Servicing. The City’s Manotick Secondary Plan requires Mahogany to be built on central water and wastewater, unlike the estate areas around the village. Still confirm the servicing on the listing for the exact address. Our guide to water, sewer and septic in Manotick covers the rest of the village.
- Grading and drainage. New lots settle. Look for water pooling against the foundation, downspouts that drain toward the house and sump pump activity.
- Workmanship items. Caulking, attic insulation depth, HVAC balancing between floors and any cracking in the basement slab are worth a close look on a home a few years old.
- Warranty status. On resale, ask for the Tarion warranty dates and any open claims.
- What’s next door. Check the City’s approved plan of subdivision for future roads, parks, school sites and construction phases near the home.
- Radon. New homes can test high too. Health Canada recommends a long-term test.
A home inspection is still worth doing on a newer home. See home inspections in Ottawa for what a good inspection covers.
Life in Mahogany: Parks, Schools and the Village
Mahogany is built around green space. Minto lists several neighbourhood parks, including Mahogany Park with its gazebo and Lela Scharf Park with a pond, plus a preserved woodlot with connecting pathways. More parkland is planned in newer phases.
For schools, Manotick is served by Manotick Public School, St. Leonard Catholic School and St. Mark Catholic High School, and Minto has reported a new school under construction within Mahogany. Boundaries change as communities grow, so confirm the current school for any address with the OCDSB school locator and the Ottawa Catholic School Board.
Much of Mahogany is within walking or cycling distance of the village core: Main Street’s shops and restaurants, the Manotick library branch and Watson’s Mill. Barrhaven’s larger stores are a short drive north. Most residents drive to work, so test your commute at rush hour before you buy.
Living in a Community That’s Still Growing
Buying in Mahogany means buying into a community that’s still being built. That brings benefits, like new parks and a planned school, and some trade-offs.
- Construction activity. Homes near active phases can see construction traffic, noise and dust for a while. Ask where the next phases are.
- Future land uses. Check the approved plan of subdivision for parks, school sites, stormwater ponds and roads near the home you’re considering.
- Builder licensing. New home builders in Ontario are licensed by the Home Construction Regulatory Authority, which publishes a directory where you can look up a builder’s record.
- Landscaping and fencing. On new homes, these are often your job and your cost. On resale, check that grading was finished properly before fences and decks went in.
For financing a new home, including how deposits and closing work, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has buyer guides, and our guide to buying a new build in Ottawa explains the process.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign for a New Mahogany Home
A new-home agreement is longer and more one-sided than a resale offer, and once it’s signed, changes are hard to make. Before you commit, get clear answers to these questions, in writing where possible.
- What’s included in the base price? Ask for the full list of standard features, and price the upgrades you actually want. The model home is usually upgraded well beyond standard.
- What closing adjustments apply? New-home agreements can add charges on closing, such as utility connections, development-related charges and Tarion enrolment. Ask for an estimate of the total.
- What’s the closing date, and can it move? Understand the builder’s right to extend the date, and what compensation applies under Tarion’s delayed closing rules.
- What’s the deposit schedule? Know when each deposit is due and how it’s protected.
- What’s built next to the lot? Ask about future phases, parks, walkways and school sites near your home.
- What does the lot grading plan show? It affects drainage, decks and fences.
Unlike new condominium purchases, new freehold homes in Ontario don’t come with a ten-day cooling-off period, so once you sign, you’re committed. Have a real estate lawyer review the agreement before you sign, or ask the builder to make it conditional on legal review. The Tarion website explains warranty and delayed closing coverage in plain language.
Who Buys in Mahogany, and How Resale Homes Are Priced
Mahogany draws three main groups: move-up families from Barrhaven and Riverside South who want a village setting, Manotick residents downsizing into a bungalow or bungalow townhome, and buyers relocating to Ottawa who want a newer home without a long rural commute.
Pricing a resale home here is different from the rest of Manotick. The comparison isn’t only other resale homes. It’s also what Minto is currently charging for a similar new home, including any incentives. A resale home has to offer better value: a finished basement, completed landscaping, upgrades already paid for, or a faster move-in.
That’s why a comparative market analysis for a Mahogany home looks at recent Mahogany resales, active listings and the builder’s current price sheet together. If you’re selling, request a free home evaluation. If you’re buying, browse current Manotick homes for sale.
Related Manotick guides: Manotick vs Riverside South.
Homes for Sale in Mahogany
Current listings in MLS® area 8003 (Mahogany Community), pulled from the CREA DDF® feed and updated daily. MLS® area lines don’t always match the neighbourhood people know, so check the street before you fall for a listing.
763 Shoal Street
Ottawa, Ontario
6 Bedroom
5 Bathroom
3,000 - 3,500 sqft
RE/MAX Absolute Walker Realty
581 Bridgeport Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
4 Bedroom
4 Bathroom
2,500 - 3,000 sqft
Engel & Volkers Ottawa
709 Coast Circle
Ottawa, Ontario
4 Bedroom
4 Bathroom
3,000 - 3,500 sqft
RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Group
107 Ascari Road
Ottawa, Ontario
3 Bedroom
3 Bathroom
1,500 - 2,000 sqft
Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
569 Chriscraft Way
Ottawa, Ontario
5 Bedroom
4 Bathroom
2,500 - 3,000 sqft
RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Group
649 Bridgeport Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
4 Bedroom
4 Bathroom
3,000 - 3,500 sqft
Royal LePage Team Realty
Inventory changes daily. If nothing here fits, call or text Jason at (613) 601-9333 to get new Mahogany listings as soon as they list.
Buying or Selling in Mahogany With Jason Polonski
Many Mahogany moves are two transactions at once: selling a home in Barrhaven, Riverside South or elsewhere in Manotick and buying here. The biggest risk is timing, not price. My job is to help you avoid a timing mistake first, then get you the best price. Read more about selling and buying at the same time.
I’m Jason Polonski, a REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty and more than 15 years in Ottawa real estate. Before real estate, I worked in construction and the electrical trades, so I look at a home’s systems and workmanship before we talk price. I also hold a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University with a double major in Marketing and Finance, which shapes how I price, market and negotiate.
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Mahogany, Manotick FAQs
Mahogany is a Minto Communities development on the south side of Manotick village. Minto has built and sold homes here in phases since about 2013.
A 2009 Ontario Municipal Board decision capped Mahogany at 1,400 homes, built in phases. Several phases are complete, and building is still under way.
Mostly two-storey single-family homes, plus bungalows and bungalow townhomes. Lots are generally 38 to 60 feet wide.
Much of Mahogany is within walking or cycling distance of the village core, Main Street and Watson’s Mill. Most residents still drive for work and larger shopping.
New gives you your choice of finishes and a full Tarion warranty. Resale usually comes with landscaping and a finished basement already done, and you can move sooner. Compare both at the same total cost.
Mahogany is MLS® area 8003, one of the five areas OREB uses for Manotick.
